History

History of "God Save the King", Britain's National Anthem

We take a look at the history behind the national anthem "God Save the King".

Mary Somerville and the Oxford college she inspired

The history of Oxford University, Sommerville College, and the woman who inspired it, the Scottish science writer and polymath, Mary Somerville.

Was Mary Tudor really England's most hated Queen?

Who was Mary Tudor and why was she the world's unhappiest Queen?

It’s Surprising Skegness

Funfair rides and rock candy, fish and chips, amusement arcades, chilly beaches, and fishing off the pier: Seaside holidays are as English as tea and pubs.

The incredible life of Sir Thomas Becket and his gruesome murder

Sir Thomas Becket changed from being a 'patron of play-actors and a follower of hounds to being a shepherd of souls.'

The story behind Princess Margaret's wedding tiara

Did you know that Princess Margaret bought her own tiara rather than borrow one from the royal jewels?

Pathé footage of Queen Victoria's funeral

The funeral of Queen Victoria broke royal protocol in every way and changed the way we mourn monarchy forever.

Ronald Brittain: The loudest voice in the military?

Ronald Brittain was known as 'The Voice'. How much do you know about the intimidating Sergeant Major?

The Irish Lord who captured Queen Elizabeth's heart

Queen Elizabeth and Patrick Plunket enjoyed a special relationship. Read more to find out about their close bond.

Time travel with a visit at William Straw's house

Mr. Straw's House, 7 Blyth Grove, in Worksop, a treasure chest of fascinating 1920s objects, fashions, and memories from inter-war Britain.

Princess Diana: Our Favorite Childhood Photos

A photo series of the late princess.

Buster’s infamous Great Train Robbery took place in 1963

England’s Great Train Robbery was a complex heist carried out by a gang of 15 men, but only one among them was the subject of a film—Ronald ‘Buster’ Edwards.